Articles by Amanda Retzer:
Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month: business resources, tips, and more
To celebrate the upcoming Latinx Heritage Month and the rich, vibrant culture of this community, we compiled some of our best resources and tips to help Latinx-owned businesses succeed and thrive—now and throughout the entire year.
Celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Latinx: recursos de negocios, consejos y más
Para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Latinx y la cultura rica y vibrante de esta comunidad, compilamos algunos de nuestros mejores recursos y consejos para ayudar a las empresas dueños empresarios Latinx a tener éxito y prosperar, ahora y durante todo el año.
Discovering beauty industry trends using Yelp data
The global beauty industry market is valued at an astounding $511 billion (Common Thread Collective, 2021)—and it’s only continuing to grow. Yelp data shows that even in the face of the pandemic, nearly 21,000 businesses in the “Beauty & Spa” category opened in the first six months of 2021. This includes everything from sugaring to… Read more
What’s new with Yelp for Business
Check out the latest launches and enhancements for Yelp for Business, including two free vaccine-related attributes for Yelp Business Pages. As conditions continue to evolve with the pandemic, be sure you’re maintaining communication with your customers by logging in to make these seven free Yelp Page updates.
5 free things beauty-related businesses should set up on Yelp
When consumers are searching for the best nail salon in town or trying to book a much-needed hair appointment, they’re on the hunt for reliable, high-quality places. To make sure your business stands out from the competition, make sure your Yelp Page is complete, accurate, and equipped with these five standout features.
What’s new with Yelp for Business | June 2021
Summer is officially here! To celebrate, we’re rounding up the last six months of Yelp updates and features that will help your Yelp Business Page shine. And with pandemic restrictions being lifted across the country, we recommend logging in to make these seven free Yelp Page updates for reopening, plus check out this hub of… Read more
What’s new with Yelp for Business | May 2021
As summer approaches and people feel more confident getting back to their regular activities, it’s important for you to keep customers up to date on the latest with your business. Log in to your Yelp Page, and make these seven free Yelp Page updates to ensure you’re prepared to fully reopen. We’ve also made a… Read more
4 tips for turning job requests into sales
When consumers are requesting quotes for a specific project, they’re looking for fast and detailed responses. They’re also likely checking out options from several businesses, so it’s important that your response stands out. To turn requests into actual jobs, it starts with winning over your customers with an effective response. Follow these tips that will… Read more
Top insights from 6 successful female business owners
Female entrepreneurs are at the forefront of shaping a new business landscape—from identifying opportunities that serve specific customer needs to representing and providing for marginalized communities. Women represent 42% of all business owners (2019). To put that in perspective, that number was only 4.6% in 1972 (AMEX, State of Women-Owned Business Report). And although women… Read more
The best advice we heard from businesses in 2020
Through all of the challenges and hardships of 2020, small businesses have exhibited more resilience and strength than ever. With that, this year has also produced an abundance of priceless advice and tips from business owners across the country. Check out the most valuable insights we heard in our interviews throughout the year. 1. Be… Read more